Registered Nurse (RN) - Transfer Center
About The Position
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. Position Summary The Registered Nurse Transfer Center is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the transfer process. Responsible for coordinating direct admissions and hospital transfers to and from community hospitals with the intent to transfer each patient to an appropriate Tenet hospital. Works collaboratively to foster relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staffs in representation of Tenet Healthcare Mission and Values. Serves as a clinical resource for non-nursing transfer center staff, with responsibility for clinical decisions and appropriate documentation. Maintains working knowledge of EMTALA and other regulations governing patient transfers. Utilizes applicable systems to facilitate bed flow and expedite patient placement. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited school of Nursing
- 4 years of experience in an acute care setting
- Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- ER/Critical Care or in a charge nurse, house supervisor or other management experience.
Responsibilities
- managing and coordinating all aspects of the transfer process
- coordinating direct admissions and hospital transfers to and from community hospitals with the intent to transfer each patient to an appropriate Tenet hospital
- fostering relationships with referring facilities, physicians, and hospital staffs in representation of Tenet Healthcare Mission and Values
- serving as a clinical resource for non-nursing transfer center staff, with responsibility for clinical decisions and appropriate documentation
- maintaining working knowledge of EMTALA and other regulations governing patient transfers
- utilizing applicable systems to facilitate bed flow and expedite patient placement
- completing established competencies for the position within designated introductory period
- other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
